Porsche's nine-month revenue falls 5.9% amid lower deliveries
Overview
German sports car maker's nine-month revenue fell 5.9% yr/yr amid lower deliveries
Operating profit and return on sales rose sharply due to lower realignment costs
Automotive net cash flow grew, boosted by Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group stake sales
Outlook
Porsche reaffirms full-year 2026 guidance despite challenging market conditions
Company expects 2026 group sales revenue of €35-36 bln
Company forecasts 2026 group operating return on sales of 5.5-7.5%
Result Drivers
PRICING AND PRODUCT MIX - Higher proportion of high-margin models and positive pricing effects supported earnings despite lower volumes
BUGATTI RIMAC SALE - Cash inflow from sale of Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group stakes boosted Automotive net cash flow
LOWER REALIGNMENT COSTS - Operating profit and return on sales rose partly due to lower costs for strategic realignment compared to previous year
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
9M Revenue | EUR 25.28 bln | ||
9M Operating Profit | EUR 1.74 bln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", 10 "hold" and 7 "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the auto & truck manufacturers peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Dr Ing hc F Porsche AG is €46.00, about 11.3% above its October 26 closing price of €41.33
The stock recently traded at 22 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 21 three months ago
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